Mamdani Dodges Question on Whether He Considers Oct. 7 a ‘Genocide’— Draws Equivalence Between Netanyahu and Hamas
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attends a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens borough of New York City, US, Nov. 5, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani repeatedly…
Assessment
Mamdani dodged a question on whether Oct. 7 was genocide, instead accusing Israel of genocide and drawing an equivalence between Netanyahu and Hamas. His invocation of the 'universality of humanity' masked a disparity in how he characterized each side's actions. This stance is likely to attract criticism.